Gar
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Gar |
|---|---|
| Translation | flame |
| Position (2000) | |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Gar (m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Su) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Vir |
Gar is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Basque. It is the name of HIP 62452 (GJ 486) in constellation Virgo.
Etymology and History
“Gar” means flame in the Basque language.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- NEWC Spain: Terms associated with fire, heat, and passion from the Basque language. The original names come from the popular Basque saying “su eta gar” (fire and flame), which signifies passion and enthusiasm.
